University of Houston

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Case Keenum, a part of Houston's list of productive air-raid quarterbacks, has moved on to the NFL. Its most productive receiver in Patrick Edwards has left as well, and even its defensive standout Sammy Brown is a pro.

As Houston prepares to move on to the Big East after spending one more year in Conference USA, someone will need to step up and take on the role.

For the six years Keenum was in Houston, he was the face of the football program. With Sumlin gone as head coach and Tony Levine beginning a new era in UH football, only time will tell which one of the Cougar players will take the reins.

Michigan State

One of college football's most talented teams lost its quarterback and leader Kirk Cousins to this year's draft.

While the team is stacked with depth across the board, a new quarterback is stepping in to take control.

Granted, the team may have experienced leaders, but the new quarterback—most likely Andrew Maxwell—needs to step up and take a significant leadership role in order to ensure the Spartans can live up to the expectations that have been set for them this season.